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Ponds for all!
Man-made mini-wetlands across Scotland provide oases for a wide range of wildlife in urban areas. To mark World Biodiversity Day, David O’ Brien from our Biodiversity team took a stroll around his nearest SuDS pond to see what he could … Continue reading
Posted in amphibians, biodiversity, Flood management, Flowers, gardens, Insects, Orchids, Sustainable Drainage Systems, Uncategorized, urban nature, wild flowers
Tagged biodiversity, damselflies, marsh marigolds, NatureScot, Orchids, ponds, Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH, SuDS, urban nature, World Biodiversity Day
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What’s in a Pond?
Are Inverness drainage ponds supporting biodiversity and community health? Marcia Rae, Graduate Research Assistant – SuDS for Highland Council, looks at the benefits these drainage systems can give to urban living. The urban environment is increasing at an ever-faster rate … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, Sustainable Drainage Systems
Tagged biodiversity, Inverness, SuDS
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An urban life aquatic
Newts, diving beetles, shrimp – a project in Inverness has found that the city’s drainage systems are home to a surprising array of aquatic wildlife. The year-long study, funded by SNH and the Highland Council, builds on previous work which … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, climate change, Flowers, Projects, Uncategorized
Tagged amphibians, biodiversity, common frog, common toad, Highland, Inverness, nature, newts, northern marsh orchid, palmate newt, Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH, SuDS, Sustainable urban drainage systems, Wildlife
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